Gay Guide
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About LGBTQ+ Provincetown
Provincetown sits at the very tip of Cape Cod, Massachusetts, and is one of the oldest and best-known LGBTQ+ summer destinations in the United States. Almost the entire town orients around Commercial Street, a single main strip lined with bars, restaurants, galleries, and guesthouses. The season runs on theme weeks, including Bear Week in July, Carnival in August, and Women's Week in October, each drawing large crowds. Beyond nightlife, the town is known for its beaches, dunes, art-colony history, and drag culture. The year-round population is small, but it swells dramatically through the summer.
Upcoming Events
Iconic alternative and LGBTQ+ friendly retail store on Commercial Street.
Provincetown leather and uniform cruise bar on the second level of A-House.
Provincetown stylish LGBTQ+ guesthouse with rooftop terrace, jacuzzi and on-site private bar.
Provincetown highly-rated LGBTQ+ inn near Commercial Street.
Provincetown affordable LGBTQ+ guesthouse on Commercial Street.
Provincetown stylish LGBTQ+ boutique inn with modern design and peaceful courtyard.
Provincetown LGBTQ+ art-focused boutique inn with curated design.
Provincetown historic LGBTQ+-owned guesthouse with Purgatory nightclub and the Porch Bar.
Provincetown beautifully maintained Victorian LGBTQ+ guesthouse.
Provincetown's most well-known gay bar with three bar areas including the Big Room.
Provincetown's iconic annual summer festival week in August, a costumed street parade, themed parties, and nonstop celebrations that make it one of the biggest LGBTQ+ events on the East Coast.
Annual bear gathering in Provincetown drawing thousands of bears and their fans from around the world for a week of parties, events, and beach time.
Upscale LGBTQ+-friendly boutique hotel in Provincetown set in a restored Victorian inn, with a heated pool, full-service spa, and wine bar steps from Commercial Street.
Iconic gay resort on Commercial Street in Provincetown, famous for its afternoon tea dance on the waterfront deck, one of the most beloved daily traditions in P-town.
Provincetown's largest entertainment complex on Commercial Street, with multiple bars, hotel rooms, drag shows, and cabaret that make it the beating heart of P-town nightlife.
Long-running feminist and queer bookshop on Commercial Street in Provincetown, one of the oldest women's bookstores in the US and a community landmark.
Provincetown LGBTQ+-popular boutique hotel with upscale accommodations and easy access to Commercial Street.
Provincetown LGBTQ+-friendly inn in the East End with boutique accommodations and historic charm.
Provincetown LGBTQ+-popular inn offering scenic coastal views and upscale boutique accommodations.
Beloved Provincetown institution on Commercial Street, a sprawling military surplus and novelty shop that's been a P-town landmark since 1945.
Scenic National Seashore beach at the tip of Cape Cod, popular with LGBTQ+ visitors for its remote windswept beauty and clothing-optional stretches.
Intimate gay-friendly inn on Central Street in Provincetown with cozy accommodations a short walk from the heart of Commercial Street.